Head to head
Genie Z-45/25J RT vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,050kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,050kg.
Specifications side by side
| Genie Z-45/25J RT | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 6,515kg | 3465 kg |
| Working height | 15.86m (51ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform height | 13.86m (45ft 6in) maximum | - |
| Platform capacity | 227kg unrestricted | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3245 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Genie Z-45/25J RT, Takeuchi TB235-2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Z-45/25J RT if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,050kg
A widely hired rough-terrain boom for construction and outdoor maintenance. The articulating up-and-over jib is what separates it from a straight telescopic boom: it reaches over an obstacle rather than only to it, which is often the entire requirement.
Full Z-45/25J RT specifications →Buy or hire the TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Genie Z-45/25J RT and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Genie Z-45/25J RT is the bigger machine by 3,050kg. The Genie Z-45/25J RT is a rough terrain articulating boom lift; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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